🛡️ Head of Risk (EMI / Fintech)

📍 Vilnius | Hybrid | Full-time

💶 From €4133 gross (final offer depends on experience)

🚀 About Valyuz

Valyuz is a Bank of Lithuania–authorised Electronic Money Institution (EMI) operating across the European Union.

We provide tailored, compliant payment and safeguarding solutions for high-growth international businesses, bridging the gap between traditional banking and modern financial needs.

We work primarily with companies in gaming, technology service provision, affiliate marketing, and other regulated or complex industries where reliable, flexible, and well-controlled financial services are critical.

🎯 The role

We are looking for a Head of Risk to lead and further develop the company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and overall risk governance.

This is not a pure AML role — while AML/KYC and sanctions are part of the environment, the core focus is enterprise, operational, regulatory, and strategic risk management within an EMI, with direct exposure to senior management and the Board.

🧩 What you’ll do

• Lead, own, and continuously develop the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework
• Own and oversee the Risk Appetite Statement, risk metrics, and management dashboards
• Manage Risk Committees and prepare risk reporting for senior management and the Board
• Maintain and oversee company-wide risk registers, KRIs, and internal controls
• Coordinate risk assessments across operational, financial, AML/sanctions, outsourcing, and IT/cyber domains
• Oversee safeguarding risk management and outsourcing governance
• Perform risk due diligence on partners, products, and strategic initiatives
• Work closely with internal teams (Product, IT, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Finance) to embed risk management into daily operations
• Advise senior management and the Board on risk exposure, emerging risks, and mitigation strategies
• Act as a key point of contact with the Bank of Lithuania, supporting supervisory interactions, audits, and inspections

🔍 What we’re looking for

• 3–5+ years of experience in Risk roles within an EMI, payments fintech, or other regulated financial institution
• Strong knowledge of Lithuanian and EU regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks
• Proven ability to work independently and own risk governance end-to-end
• Experience preparing risk reporting for senior management and regulators
• Nice to have: experience with outsourcing governance, safeguarding risk, operational risk, or IT/cyber risk programmes

🎁 Why join Valyuz

• Health insurance from day one
• Employer contribution to 3rd pillar pension funds
• €3,000 annual learning and studies budget
• Monthly sports or wellness compensation (75% up to €50)
• Onsite facilities with beverages delivered to your office of choice
• Annual summer workation
• Active social life, Happy Hours, and company events
• Christmas and Birthday gifts
• Professional corporate photoshoot (LinkedIn & Teams)
• Supportive team environment with a strong “family-feel” culture

💬 Interested? Apply directly or message us for more information.